![]() EXIF is a format for storing metadata in image and audio files. That gives them an idea of where you were at that present time, which scary.ĮXIF stands for ‘ Exchangeable Image File Format‘ and refers to the basic metadata that is generated and stored by your camera whenever you take a photo. Unless that piece of information is removed, anyone with access to that image can tell where, when and what time the picture was taken. When you take a photo with your smartphone, by default the device adds your GPS location to the image. You see, your documents, pictures, and videos, all have metadata information attached, and these can be a problem if the wrong persons get a hold of your files. ![]() Contrary to what you might believe, some of your personalized files are compromised, and things have been this way for years.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |